Hadjar makes history with maiden F1 podium at Dutch GP

Isack Hadjar

16:59, 31 Aug 2025

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Isack Hadjar has etched his name into Formula 1 history after securing a stunning P3 at the Dutch Grand Prix – his first ever podium finish in the sport.

Speaking after the race, the Frenchman could hardly contain his delight at the performance he and his team put together:

"It feels a bit unreal. What was most surprising to me is keeping that fourth place for the whole race.

"Unfortunately for Lando, you know, we took advantage of his puncture."

Hadjar praised both his car and his own execution across the weekend, pointing to a flawless display.

"But yeah, we did no mistake. The car was on rails the whole weekend and I'm really happy about myself because I really maximized what I had.

"Made no mistakes and brought home the podium. So yeah, I'm so happy for my guys."

This had always been the target!

When asked if he had ever dreamt of this level of success, Hadjar admitted it had always been part of the plan.

"Yeah, that was always the target since I was a kid.

"So this is the first step, my first podium, and hopefully many more to come," the Frenchman concluded, brimming with ambition.

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Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	219
2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	169
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	160
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	138
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	128
6	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	109
7	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	92
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	68
9	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	43
10	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	42
11	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	23
12	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	19
13	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
14	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	10
15	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
16	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
17	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
18	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	2
19	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	1
20	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0
21	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
22	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0

Hadjar makes history with maiden F1 podium at Dutch GP

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